This museum is FREE. It has an excellent history of the development of Brooklyn as well as the history of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and its influence on medicine, impact on battles, and other important developments over the years. I would not recommend walking there, though. Public transportation is best - we walked through one area that didn't seem very... More

I lived near the Navy Yard during my childhood and I always wondered about what's inside. My husband and I signed up for the tour and we were impressed. A bus takes you around to the points of interest and the tour guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour makes you realize how much of American history has its roots... More

The tour was very informative. Our guide provided a stong knowledge of the Navy Yard, WW2 history, and the history of Brooklyn. The 2 hour tour consisted of taking a bus around the property, with plenty of time to get off and explor.

It was a great tour, the guides are so knowledgeable of the buildings, the dry docks, the history of the yard. Going to the dry docks to see where the ships were built/repaired was amazing to see. I loved going to the old hospital and surgeons house. Great buildings, with such history. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone... More

The tour starts at Bldg 92 which is a wonderful, modern, green building with interesting exhibits about the navy yard through the years. This is only a small taste of what is to come. After you board the bus, manned by an informative guide, you embark on a journey back in time. We passed the dilapidated officers housing and heard... More